we look towards the weekend coming up in just a couple of minutes. >> thank you so much. you can take the storm watch weather team with you on the go with our weather app. learn more at wjla.com. >> a sole survivor of the university of maryland shooting is surviving. police said he killed one roommate and wounded another before killing himself. we are joined now with the victim's father. >> we are here in this young -- hearing this young man's version of events for the first time and it is terrifying. he said all of the gunfire happened in front of the house. he said he was shot at very close range, and only thing that saved him was he got up and ran in that direction and was probably shelter by those cars, one of which has shattered rear window from a bullet.

neal oa is at home and recovering. his father says he plans to be back to college park as soon as possible. >> we are thankful he survived. >> oa was shot in the leg by his housemates yesterday morning. he and his remains were weakened by a small fire. they went out together to douse the flames. greene opened fire. -- green opened fire. >> just had a sense that something was not right. just decided i have to go, have to run. >> oa did not know until much later that green killed stephen rane for turning the gun on

herself and killing himself. police tell us he was diagnosed schizophrenic who had gone off his medications. we know he purchased two seven not a -- semiautomatic handguns. merz says the handguns they knew about but not the mental illness. >> we asked him about the debate about gun control and the mentally ill. he said their family even after all of this is not necessarily in favor of more gun control. crime scene investigators were just back of the house a little while ago. they said they were looking for any evidence they might possibly have missed. high-ranking police sources telling us they still have no idea what made him snap. >> this latest tragedy comes as mayor the lawmakers debate new

gun-control measures including limiting access to firearms with those -- for those of mental illnesses. this would limit those who have a mental lists and deemed it danger to other to be limited to fire arms. >> while the debate over guns in america capture the emotion of the state of the union address today it is one of the president's economic proposals getting the most attention. that is the call to raise the minimum wage to $9 per hour. we talk to people on both sides of the issue. >> certainly an issue that is divided on both sides. on one side small business owners are worried about paying employees more in wage compression from the bottom up. on the other side, those working for minimum wage that would welcome more money. minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. when you go across the river into washington, d.c., the minimum is $8.25.

still just about 17,000 per year for a full-time job. this is on the streets of south -- southeast d.c. that is 75 cents over the minimum wage, 18,000 per year if he does not take a day off. he is also raising a daughter. >> i have to make sure she is taken care of and the house is taking care of, so it is kind of hard. >> mary ann blackman supported for children on minimum-wage. >> the rent alone was $400 per month. you always had to do something extra. >> president obama's proposal would gradually increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 per hour by the end of 2015. the national small business association calling the idea is something that could be very problematic for segments of a small business community. a similar line of thinking at

the d.c.-based national retail federation. >> they did not wake up feeling good about. they're trying to to grow. >> a steely $17 per hour. -- it needs to be at least $10 per hour. >> some people opposed to raising the idea point to better fiscal policy and better trade agenda. >> thank you. and it's of the burglary and alexandria has ended with a suspect dead after deputies who lived in all walked in on the crime in process. it happened last night in washington. >> verystill very much under

investigation. the deputy got home it immediately saw something wrong with his front odoor. he proceeded through the front door and walk right in on a burglar. >> police responded to a call from alexandria sheriff's deputy that came home to find a burglar in his house. >> he shoots the suspect who ultimately attempts to flee and runs outside it collapses of the front yard. >> does what transpired in bullets before the shooting is unclear. we know the deputy did not shoot the alleged burglar with his service weapon. >> be if it remains under investigation. meanwhile, the deputy is on leave pending an investigation. -- the incident remains under investigation. the burglary in shooting have neighbors trouble. -- and shooting have neighbors troubled.

a woman who used to live in this old house stroke there were hurt old neighborhood today. >> i wanted to see my old house. >> witnesses say they csaw a car take off down the block right after the shooting which has investigators tried to determine whether they had accomplices. investigators were trying to locate the deputy service weapon. >> thank you. d.c. police are stepping up patrols after a woman said she was sexually assaulted in northeast washington. a man with a gun attack her as she was walking in the 4400 block of gault place. he forced her behind a home sexually assaulted her before fleeing on a bike. >> d.c. police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident that happened a little before 5:00 this morning.

investigators say a man was hit with crossing kendall street in northeast. the drivers did on the scene and cooperated with police. police of are released the victim identity at this time. >> just months after the express lanes open if there is an idea being floated to add similar lines to the fairfax county parkway. as you would expect, not everyone is on board with this. jeff goldberg is in springfield now with the plan and reaction as well. >> the fairfax county parkway is often called a manager beltway a major thoroughfare that carries up to 80,000 vehicles per day. but whether or not the hall lanot lanes is the answer is far from a done deal. your i-66 at rush hour, the complaints pileup as fast as the traffic.

elizabeth allen liked the idea of adding these leads to the parkway, similar to those already on order 95 in virginia. >> i see it would make sense. a lot of people travel the parkways. >> it does not make a lot of sense to me. i know it is a well-travelled roadway, but it does not make a lot of sense to me personally. >> i did not think so. it is like the 95 away. >> fairfax county supervisor is asking vdot to study the possibility of widening the parkway to three lanes to possibly add hot lanes or hov lanes. >> hot lanes would be one alternative we're looking at. they provide congestion relief. that is really what we're looking for. >> this chair person is not in

favor of the right now. she thinks other solutions could be better than the hot lanes. >> more transit on the fairfax county park way i see is something we should be introducing. >> by 2030 it is estimated up to 100,000 vehicles per day could travel on the fairfax county park like. there is widespread agreement that some sort of traffic changes need to be made for the future. the idea of the hot lanes will certainly get more conversation the next time the board of county supervisors come together. >> thank you. still to come, an effort to stop sexual harassment on metro. close to 100 complaints in one arrest. what is being done to keep passengers say. >> stories of courting and

deploy new conditions on the gulf. more on the nightmare crews. >> just what happens in the final moments of the intense manhunt for the accused cop killer in l.a. >> up next

>> investigators have determined a kerosene heater caused the house fire in charles county. it happened overnight. geraldine's kleykey died and so did the family dog. >> we're learning more about the manhunt that appears to have been brought to an end -- for an accused cop killer. take a police to believe the manhunt for the alleged cop killer is likely over. a body in the cabin where chris dorner was held up is believed to be the suspect. >> this is where the 10-year reign of terror and massive manhunt for the ex-police officer, chris dorner, came to an end. authorities believe the charred

body in a burned out cabin is that of the suspect involved in at least four murders two of them police officers. detectives are waiting for forensics to determine the identity. >> has been a very trying time for all of those involved. >> the search escalated yesterday. there were reports he was cited. then gunfire. two women reported being tied up in being held hostage in the cabin not too far for were the burned out truck was found. another man says he was carjacked by dorner. >> he was dressed up to do damage it look like. within about 10 seconds i heard gunfire. >> two deputies were sought -- shot by the suspect and then killed. in riverside calif., today a farewell for officer michael greene.

dorner is accused of gunning in doubt last thursday. >> every day got better. every day we renewed our love, and i knew how much he loved me. >> he was a husband and father of two. so far authorities have not released the name or any of the information about the deputies killed in the standoff. >> the prince george's county fire arm -- firefighter who lost his arm is now recovering from another round of surgery. he had to have another skin grafts this morning. the one he had on sunday did not take. doctors say he was recovering from the original surgery. his fellow firefighters have been there by his side all the way working to cheer him up. still wishing him the best. >> we said from the beginning he is at the right hospital, because they're experts there.

>> all of us excited about snow. we may be able to count the snowflakes. patches and west virginia. the general trend is to mix with rain. --pat- patches in west virginia. a little disturbance started to set up here. as we get through the afternoon the club gets thicker and a few snowflakes -- clouds get thicker and a few snowflakes. sleet in spots as well. this one from big meadows. cloudy skies. they are at a higher elevation. that is the pattern we're looking at. temperatures are well above freezing. 41 now in lexington park. 49 degrees in woodbridge.

-- 39 degrees in woodbridge. no supply of cold air to be drawn into the developing storm to cause any issues. mostly what we have is rain. then the whole system will slide off to the east tonight. we will see development off the southeastern virginia coastline. at that point of more uniform drop in temperatures than the areas of rain may become area of snow. but the air temperatures. slowly dropping to the upper 30's. there is no cool air to poland. 38 in detroit. 34 decrease in the upper peninsula. no cold air to tap into. and i do not think for the majority of the area east of blue ridge will be much of an issue. maybe a little snow. here is a little better view for you for what we're dealing with.

off the coast is where the major action will be. before the storm really develops, it will be far enough away will not have any effect. tomorrow 50 degrees with sunshine. into the fifties by friday. high pressure builds in briefly tomorrow. late saturday night a strong cold front comes in. a dramatic change in temperatures over the weekend. late friday night we could see if you rainshowers accompanied the front. we're talking about highs only in the 30's over the weekend. the rain may mix with the chance of snow in many areas but minimal impact in the area. 29-35 degrees. lots of sunshine tomorrow. average height is 47. the next seven-days will be nice.

over the weekend, breezy and partly sunny and cold. highs in the upper 30's on saturday. presidents they will warm up just a little bit. 45 degrees. back to 50 by tuesday. nothing better week-old. -- bitterly cold. that is what happened later in the season, you cannot sustain cold weather for very long. >> all right. we will see you later. coming up tonight a wild valentine's day party ends with cam and mitch over and stuck with a new house mate. that all starts at 8:00 with "th e middle." >> pope benedict first public appearance since announcing his resignation. his message to believers.

>> message to stop sexual harassment on public transit. some say it has been a long recess. >> i am live in the newsroom. the latest on the cruise ship. it is powerless in

>> tomorrow that nightmare crew

should finally end. that is when the carnival cruise ship is expected to arrive in mobile, alabama. >> i bet they cannot come soon enough for the hundreds of people stuck on board in deplorable conditions. >> certainly not the vacation people were hoping for. the carnival cruise ship remains powerless states after a crippling fire. those on board have described horrendous conditions and not expected to make it to port until sometime tomorrow. >> three days and counting since an engine fire let the carnival cruise ship power list with more than 4000 people on board leaving the relatives on land worried about conditions on the ship. >> crying and crying. i want you to come get me. take my daughter was so scared she was crying. she was scared she would never see me again. takeove>> i talked to her monday at

noon. she was pretty hopeful they would of been home before now. >> despite spotty cell phone service, some have described horrible conditions. the carnival ceo is apologizing. >> no one here from carnival is happy about the conditions on board the ship. we obviously are very sorry about what is taking place. >> on monday decided to take the ship not to nearby mexico but mobile, alabama. >> it remains to be seen how badly this will hurt their brand. >> the associated press reporting the same cruise ship had mechanical problems last month at the latest departure. the company spokesperson said that was with the alternator and

has been fixed. the ntsb will investigate the cause of the fire. >> thanks chris. >> can you imagine the stories they will have tomorrow? >> we will keep an eye on it. >> is still to come, the debate over guns in america. -- still to come. it has grown to include toy guns. parents say they play a valuable role. >> shocking news i guess. >> a local fans

>> you are watching abc 7 news at 5:00 on your side. >> an initiative by metro is revealing how often people are sexually harassed while riding mass transit. >> after nine months they gathered an additional 90 -- an additional 99 complaints online but that only lead to one arrest. >> there is is the security report that will come out tomorrow, and in the report we learned a lot about security. one of the things they say there are hundreds and hundreds of

victims of sexual harassment, yet very few are still coming forward. >> it is the most underreported crime in the united states. >> sexual harassment is the problem. despite the campaign, it is still difficult to give victims to report incidents like unnecessary touching or rubbing. >> do you always feel safe? >> not always, especially when i ride alone at night. >> the metro launched a web portal encouraging victims to file reports with police. according to a new report coming up thursday, 99 riders filed complaints. 22 resulted in formal police reports. of those only one led to water rest. -- led to an arrest. >> we still do good people

saying they reported something to a metro employee and no one followed up. >> female riders seem very aware of the campaign. >> i think it is good to be aware of it. >> sexual harassment is not the only thing that will be outlined in the report tomorrow. another thing, pickpocket is up 30%, specifically people ripping off electronics like ipad and smart phones. >> today is the first day of lent. some churches took ash wednesday to the street. they say they realize not everyone could make it to church because of work schedule these days. historic changes of the way --

under way at the vatican. today pope benedict performed his final mass. >> tonight pope that affect offers a three-day. period of humility. no one is irreplaceable, even up hope. to >> as i prepared to conclude he says, ask for special remembrance and a paiin prayer. >> some recorded the moment on ipad. the massive audience gave him a standing ovation. outside we found audience had been moved as well. >> do you get the sense people inside were saying goodbye? >> yes, very much so. i felt like that. when he left the altar, we knew that would be for the last time. >> this is a once in a lifetime

opportunity. >> earlier today he explain why he retired. >> i did this in full liberty he says in italian, for the good of the church. >> ton tonight that church thanked him. a bittersweet smell it as the world listened to the final words of a man preaching and teaching. >> coming up tonight on world news, the latest details on the final hours of the manhunt for a former cop. i spoke with onion about that in some ways to save your money as well. -- diane about that and some ways to save you money as well. you have the latest on what

happens. >> we have vivid details from behind the scenes of the final hours. coming up tonight, our real miniseries help to be worse a $2.5 million -- real money serires helped viewers save 0.5 million. >> a crowd favorite, best in show. i bet there are a lot of families who think their dog is a winner. >> that is it, all those fluffy the of the dog. we thought we would do a show for a dog best in life. we will hand out the awards tonight. >> looking forward to that. thank you. you can watch those stories and more on world news right after abc 7 news as 6:00. you can nominate " we -- cloey.

>> rail service back to normal tonight. trains were put on a single track after person was hit and killed. the incident also affected the commute on yellow and blue lines. now all delays have been cleared. >> far from clear. 395 northbound, you can see the line of crossing the 14th street bridge. it is the length of the freeway you will find crawling delays over towards 295 and towards pennsylvania avenue. accident activity working there. traveling the inner loop of the beltway, delays across the legion bridge as you work your way towards the 270 express. those delays will continue through a fraternity. also on the inner and outer loop near university boulevard. delays through college park in heading over to 50 and the john harms -- jon hansen parkway.

german town towards agree village ave. we're seeing delays there 121. also, is no possibility in clarksburg on 270. that is the latest. back to you. >> think you. coming up on abc 7 news at 5:00, a teenager takes her parents to court over an abortion. why she said she will not let her rights be violated. >> heroes go to the pool. a unique program that is forging a lot of swimming and an unbreakable friendship. >> you are probably seen or heard about this moment from the republican response. we will show

>> you can often find this girl in the pool. she used to swim competitively but an injury sidelined that. now she is another purpose, but keeping kids with special needs say. her dedication is what makes her this week's paris' -- harris' hero.

>> at his side, you will find kate wineberg. >> i like kate so much. she is my buddy all the time. she helps me swim. takeshi is a volunteer for the program called splash. it pairs volunteers with kids with special needs to teach them water safety. >> we teach them not to swim but to get them comfortable in the water. >> she has worked one-on-one with them since last summer. he was a really great swimmer and could do that strokes and everything. it was a lot of fun. >> his father says that she stands out for patients and ongoing support of the program and his son. >> he talks about her all the time and how much fun he has. >> and those still -- and those still in high school, she says she is found her calling.

>> i have been working to find a way to get involved in more of these programs so i could have enough experience to pursue a career. >> apparently this calling suits her. >> i love her. >> to find out more information about the splash program and how you may be able to help, go to wjla.com. >> that is a wonderful. so much love. think you. up next, oeight aa fight over an abortion heads to court. this time of teenagers doing her own parents. >> a caps fan gets the surprise of his life and a boost in fighting cancer. >>

>> gabby giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote.

>> an emotional moment during the state of the union address where president called on congress to take action on limiting access to firearms, including background checks. that chart underscores the debate over cut -- that underscores the debate in america over guns. >> as we found out, that includes even pretend weapons. take a they have been a popular toy for generations. -- >> they have been a popular toy for generations. now some parents are banning them from their homes. this brought on by the mass shooting a couple of months ago didin newtown connecticut. for this family not only do they be and guns -- ban guns, they do not want their children to play

with children who are allowed to play with guns. >> i am thinking also that i do not want him introduced to that kind of violence. >> maybe that is being overprotective, but we feel that is the best way to not desensitize our children to guns. >> the shelves of major toy stores are filled with child- sized weapons. at this independent toy store there are only a few kinds of soft projectile guns. >>even the store founder is thinking twice about his attitude towards toy guns. >> there is always nerf weapons. now i might not jump to grab it right away. >> this first graders to turn their guns inside.

are realistic looking be begun -- bb gun outside. >> they need to have a good, solid background to learn respect and understanding so what they're faced with a real gun the curiosity is not i have never seen it before. >> finally weighing in on the matter, toy manufacturers who said toys do not promote aggressive behavior. in fact, role play helps children work through and cope with what is happening in the world around them. suzanne kennedy, abc 7 news. >> thank you. a pregnant 16-year-old in houston, texas, is now suing her parents to save her unborn baby. she claims her parents are trying to force her to have an abortion against her will. lawyers representing the teenager filed an eight-page lawsuit that detailed alleged verbal abuse and threats by the

teen-ager's parents. -- teenager's parents. >> she has the absolute right to make the choice. >> the teen's father says the allegations are false. the judge has granted a temporary restraining order to save the baby's life. >> let's see what is coming up tonight at 6:00. >> we do that with gordon peterson in the newsroom now. >> we have reaction to president obama state of the union address, including pleas for a vote on the legislation to cut down on gun violence. we're talking about a plan in virginia to stop purchases, selling a gun who would not otherwise qualify to buy a firearm. some say to stop this practice does not go far enough. those stories and more. we will see you in a few

minutes. >> i checked the web site yesterday. they called the weather changing at 2:00. sure enough, right on the dime. >> rate as we expected. now we're starting to pick up. -- rain as we expected. right now on live super doppler radar, moderate rainfall. especially north of the city. northeast washington and prince george's county. farther west along interstate 81 corridor, some snow and sleet. temperatures are cool but not cold enough for this to accumulate. upper level look to the west. we will transition eastward. the major system will develop off the coast. the result will be some snow in winter precipitation, but no significant accumulation at all. pretty does quickly moving event over the overnight hours. skies will clear out quickly

through the overnight. we will see a lot of sunshine in the forecast through the day tomorrow. temperatures will make a nice recovery tomorrow afternoon. it will be sunny when you wake up. temperatures at 29-35 degrees. through the day sunshine and 47-52. just as mild on friday, a strong cold front late friday night. that will be followed by a snow shower or two. a breezy, cold weekend. been warming up a bit next week. -- then warming up a bit next week. click on to our weather site at wjla.com to always get the updated weather conditions. occasionally he will seek the handsome face of an older gentleman giving you the weather. >> i will not go on to buy next line. -- my next line.

>> doug and his modesty. while he is talking about cold weather, let me take you to florida to talk baseball. the national's pitchers and catchers have their physical today. make no mistake about it, this team is heavily favored to go the distance. does that add pressure? probably, and it should. they have a target on their backs with last year's success. they are reproaching the training camp knowing nothing will come easily. meanwhile, the capitals came from behind -- their come-from- behind win last night was impressive in a be a season changer, but two wins in a row is not this organization's best performance this week. what did listen to this like changer. >> dear jack -- >> at this point he probably knows the letter by heart.

>> on behalf of the washington capitals please accept my deepest sympathies and well wishes. jack is a huge capitol's fan. >> i have always thought of them as a very classy team. now i know a very classy owner as well. >> he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. it has not stopped him from getting to the games. >> he is so excited on game days. to be able to go down there and think of other things, that is -- that has been a wonderful diversion. >> one of his former colleagues wrote a letter to the capitals owner. >> i asked him. he does not know me. i said a great caps fan is going through a tough time, would you send him a note of encouragement. suited up, there was a package at his door.

-- sure enough, there was a package at his door. >> it meant the world to get assigned jersey -- a signed jersey from tehhe great 8 and the letter. >> it was very uplifting after very shocking news like this. it was uplifting. it really boosted my spirit. >> soon jack and his wife will take him up on offer and hopefully get to thank him in person. >> oh, dear, he will probably be a gushing mess. we want to just convey our appreciation for what this has meant to us. >> like-changing experience.

these fans obviously great people. we will be there when he is in his box. >> great story. >> coming up next, major concerns from taxi drivers.

>> the d.c. taxicab commission has settled on a uniform color for all taxicabs that operate in the district. >> it has a lot of drivers already seeing red. >> for 75 years we of in a dispatch company. that is our brand in service. >> he is the manager of yellow cab company it was adamant against plans to make all calves one color. earlier today at taxicab commission panel recommended the color be read. -- the taxicab commission panel

recommended the color be red. >>the commission says efforts to make all of them look the same is a way to modernize the fleet and create a more customer- friendly pleasing vehicle. it says it would cut down on illegal cab operations. scooter says the dispatch service will no longer send out from the average cab. >>a problem for independent drivers who would have to pay thousands out of his own pocket to repaint his taxi. he has been driving a cab 46 years. >> supposedly give-and-take, but the cab drivers are not getting anything. >> it still has to go through

city council, and even if it gets there this company says they will fight it in the courtroom. >> that will do it for us here at 5:00. >> live, and in hd this is abc 7 news at 6:00 on your side. >> good evening. cold and wet commute for people trying to get home at this hour. >> perhaps some of our areas will see snow tonight. >> right now it is rain here in arlington. temperatures at 37. taking a live look at radar. on the left-hand side of the screen some snow in the winchester area and along interstate 81. every were east of there is rain. that will continue. the process will be slow.